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Machinery safety expert

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Machinery safety expert

Milan, Italy

As Machinery Safety Engineer you will report directly to the HUB HSE Manager (Europe) and act as a technical lead and subject
matter expert for machine risk assessment, functional safety for machinery, and machine safeguarding according to industry
consensus (regional/local) and internal business standards. We are looking for a professional who has a holistic view and
understands the complexities in processes of change and project management. You will work closely with regional and factory
operations teams and take an active role in the decision-making process to advise and support the implementation of safety critical
controls for industrial machinery capital projects and upgrades. You will take a lead role in identifying and sharing transferrable

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practices, evaluating, and developing local machine safety competency.

Responsibilities:

Lead risk assessment initiatives and risk mitigation in the scope of machine safety.
Support the build of organizational capability by providing machine safety training and development of people competency
(technical) at local sites.
Lead the deployment strategy and plan for successful cross-functional implementation of relevant internal corporate and
business standards in the scope of machine safety.
Support the investigation process of incidents (including near misses, recordable injuries) to determine root causes and prepare
corrective and preventive action plans.
Support response and containment actions to emergencies related to machine safety.
Facilitate continuous improvement of the machine safety process by acting as a regional business partner involving site,
functional and business leaders.
Provide technical safety advice and risk review for capital projects related to machinery, tools and equipment, cooperating with
internal global process and equipment technical experts and key equipment suppliers.
Provide support in defining necessary scope for preventative maintenance plans to be implemented on machinery / equipment.
Expected to travel regionally to support local sites.

Your background
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Process Engineering (HSE education or similar experiences is desirable).
Understanding of the requirements relevant to the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery -
Fundamental concepts, general principles of design.
+5 years of regional experience with an emphasis on machine safety process/program management, maintenance, risk
assessment and design.
Experience reading and designing diagrams in electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing.
You have pro-active mindset to self-initiate actions and take decisions.
You have excellent communication and influencing skills to address and build trust with people on different organizational levels.
You like to travel and broadening your experience.
Fluency in English is required, both written and spoken.

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Client-provided location(s): Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy; Madrid, Spain; 35043 Monselice, Province of Padua, Italy
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-121075
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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